Identify skull

steveandkaren1 · #1 (**permalink**) 27-08-2011, 08:56 PM

How can I identify a carnivore skull I came across recently near Ullswater, Cumbria?

Kayleigh · #2 (**permalink**) 27-08-2011, 09:33 PM

Try posting a pic on here then someone can ID it for you..

WildCassieThing · #3 (**permalink**) 28-08-2011, 09:09 PM

I've found the old faithful "just Google it" to work quiet well, but it's always good to ask people, espec on here as they are fab! I have trouble with skulls, always try out looking up images :-)

The Woodman · #4 (**permalink**) 28-08-2011, 10:45 PM

This is a good site for mammal skulls

Mammal Skull Lists Page

JAJ · #5 (**permalink**) 01-09-2011, 05:11 PM

Beyond teeth,, the overall size, shape, and the eye sockets (forward or sidewards) usually provides enough info. to identify most carnivorous skulls.

A photo would really help

Peace J

JAJ · #6 (**permalink**) 19-09-2011, 04:34 PM

To add. If there is a local museum. or better still a University like Leicester with an archaeozoology department, then the Curator(s) will be happy to help identify any animal skulls on the spot. (you'll normally find them tucked away in a side room somewhere).

Burko · #7 (**permalink**) 20-09-2011, 09:24 AM

Photos?

steveandkaren1 · #8 (**permalink**) 20-09-2011, 10:54 AM

Thanks for your responses so far. I have uploaded some photo's via the +library but don't know where they are on here or indeed how to attach them. The message after loading showed them to be on here and they are only listed under "unidentified" as "skull 1, 2 & 3"
Help!